City of Benton Harbor residents are being reminded that starting Tuesday, May 31, bottled water distribution will be moving from the high school to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor Fettig Youth Campus at 600
A 19-year-old Benton Harbor man is recovering after being shot on Sunday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the 100 block of Oden Street around 1:15 p.m. on a report of
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court says it wants more information from Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her request to erase a state abortion ban from decades ago. The court wants five points addressed, including
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s short-term budget outlook is even rosier, after economists revised projected tax revenues upward by a combined $5 billion over two years. The new estimates released Friday will be used by Democratic
From the Associated Press — Nearly all of the power lost following a deadly tornado that killed two people and flattened parts of a northern Michigan community has been restored. The state police said Sunday that everyone
The Berrien County Road Department is advising drivers a bridge in Buchanan Township will close this week. It says the Walton Road Bridge over the St Joseph River will close starting Wednesday and remain closed through the
A hiring event is planned by Michigan Works in Benton Harbor for next month. Director of business solutions Mark O’Reilly tells WSJM News employers from sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, government, retail, logistics, and construction will be
A bill from state Representative Pauline Wendzel that seeks to fix a problem that prevents some community college students from participating in sports has been approved by a Michigan House committee. She told WSJM News this week
A church in St. Joseph has donated nearly $20,000 to relief efforts in Ukraine. The Rev. Jeffrey Hubers with First Congregational Church of St. Joseph told WSJM News this week the church holds rummage sales twice a
The concession area at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor will once again be occupied and open for business soon. Licks Sweet Treats and Eats has taken up residence at the concession stand and will kick off
Students at 26 schools around the state will be offered primary care and mental health support services through newly established school-based centers, thanks to funding approved by the Michigan Legislature in the latest budget. The School-Community Health
A new director has been hired for the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Jessica Ishmael is taking over following the retirement of Sue Kellogg at the end of this month. The SMSO board says Ishmael has a career
Harbor Shores has announced its investing more than $200,000 in trail improvements around the Benton Harbor development. It’s going to upgrade the walking trail areas along Jean Klock Road and construct new signage welcoming walkers to the
Paw Paw High School’s production of Curtains: Student Edition was the big winner this month as Lake Michigan College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department presented its first ever WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.
The Van Buren Conservation District is planning a Recycle Roundup event for next month. Recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall tells WSJM News they’ll be collecting household hazardous waste, paper for shredding, electronics, paint, and passenger and semi tires
State Representative Mary Whiteford spoke about her own family this week at the Unite to Face Addiction rally held at the Michigan Capitol. She says she wanted to tell real, personal stories about loved ones who have
A suspect is in custody after he crashed his vehicle into the Flagstar Bank on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph Friday afternoon. He was being chased by Michigan State Police when his vehicle struck another vehicle and
Cornerstone Alliance has announced the installation of free public Wi-Fi in the Benton Harbor Arts District. It says the new network offers a free wireless internet connection to anyone located in the Arts Park, allowing use for
Lakeshore Public Schools has launched a new campaign to foster positivity and encouragement in the district. Superintendent Greg Eding tells WSJM News the yard sign campaign invites Lakeshore families to show their support by placing “We Heart
Control room operators at the Palisades nuclear power plant have removed the nuclear reactor from service for the final time. The shutdown was on Friday. The plant was originally scheduled to permanently shut down on May 31,
From the Associated Press — Changes to Michigan’s crime victim compensation fund to help more applicants get access to funds to pay for medical bills and funeral costs after a crime have been signed into law by
The Michigan House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee heard testimony about a special hunting season for senior citizens. State Representative Gary Eisen talked to Michigan News Network about his bill to create a seven-day hunting license
It should be easier for parents to buy baby formula under a bill headed to President Biden’s desk for his signature. One of the key sponsors of the legislation is Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. She says
It’s a warning to boaters as the weather starts to warm up from the Coast Guard. Coast Guard spokesman Jeremiah Schiessel told Michigan News Network that gas stations are now authorized to sell a summer blend of
There’s been a bittersweet graduation for students at Oxford High School, who are still coping with a tragic shooting that left four of their classmates dead and seven others wounded. Among those who spoke to the class
Things have been busy at Berrien County Animal Control since it was split into two units. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners heard from County Administrator Brian Dissette Thursday Ashley Herr has settled in as the interim
Coming back to Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph on May 28 is the St. Joseph Farmers Market. St. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal tells us the market features the products of local growers and artisans, with everything
The Whirlpool Foundation has announced the results of its annual Sons and Daughters Scholarship local competition. This year, eight Whirlpool Corporation families in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area were honored with awards. For 2022, the foundation has
As Berrien County Commissioners plan for future developments, they’ll have a ten year strategic plan to follow. Consultant James Hettinger spoke to commissioners Thursday about the planning document, which he says focuses heavily on broadband development as
An effort to get a diaper bank started in Berrien County is picking up momentum. United Through Motherhood’s Ruth Kremer tells WSJM News there’s a great need for diapers in the area as a mother with a
